Yep, felt padding does the job nicely. I've used it a few times myself, especially in older buildings where pipes vibrate like crazy. One thing I'd add—just double-check occasionally that moisture isn't building up behind the felt. Had a tenant once who let a tiny leak go unnoticed behind padding, ended up with mold issues down the line. Easy fix, but worth keeping an eye on every now and then...
Good call on the moisture check—seen that happen way too often myself. Quick tip: wrap the felt loosely, not super tight, lets air circulate better and helps spot leaks early. Learned that the hard way after a moldy surprise or two...
Nice job getting those pipes sorted—noisy plumbing can drive anyone nuts. Totally agree on the felt wrap tip, though I'd argue that sometimes a snugger wrap can help dampen vibrations better. But yeah, airflow is key to catching leaks early. Had a similar moldy surprise once myself... not fun. Anyway, sounds like you're really getting the hang of things—keep trusting your instincts, they're usually spot-on.
Great work sorting that out—noisy pipes are one of those things you don't realize how much they bug you until they're quiet again. Felt wrap's solid advice, though personally I've had better luck with foam sleeves. Maybe it's just my pipes being extra stubborn, but foam seems to soak up vibrations a bit better for me.
And yeah, moldy surprises... been there, done that, got the soggy t-shirt. Nothing like opening up a wall and finding a mini rainforest thriving behind it. Glad you caught yours early enough to avoid major headaches.
Anyway, sounds like you're getting pretty handy around the house—trusting your gut usually pays off big time. Keep at it!
"Nothing like opening up a wall and finding a mini rainforest thriving behind it."
Ha, been there too... discovered my own little ecosystem behind the shower tiles last summer. Ended up replacing drywall and adding waterproof membrane—tedious job, but totally worth it for peace of mind.
